Lewis & Short

† plistŏlŏchĭa, ae, f.,

  1. I. a plant facilitaling parturition, Plin. 25, 8, 54, § 96 (al. pistolochia); 25, 8, 55, § 101.
  2. II. A plant, = althaea, Plin. 20, 21, 84, § 222.